got more than just applause when he received his degree of Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts during commencement exercises at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, Sunday, May 27. When delivering his speech, the actor drew a steady stream of laughter from the 463 graduating seniors and more than 5,000 onlookers with his witty remarks.
"With all due respect to Gwen Ifill and Bonnie Bassler, I think this is the most important piece of advice you'll get today: become a movie star," he said, giving shout-out to fellow honorary degree recipients. "Now, you might be tempted by other careers, other interests, other commitments. There might be pressure on you to change the world, but you want to find the strength to resist."